Thursday, November 18, 2010

Sasquatch! 2011 will include a fourth day, with the Foo Fighters headlining Friday's event. The official dates for Sasquatch! 2011 are Friday, May 27th through Monday, May 30th. The tenth anniversary will be the first time the festival will be four days. Keep in mind they have done a Friday show before, a half day in 2006 with the music starting at 4:00 p.m. There was no camping the night before. (Update: The campground will open Thursday, May 26th, at noon).

Tickets:

Tickets go on sale this Saturday, November 20th, at 10:00 a.m. PST. Four day passes available this weekend for $285, which includes camping (Premium camping and VIP parking will be available as an upgrade, $160 for premium camping, $80 for VIP parking). It won't be like last year when you bought a three day pass, and receive three single day tickets. This year, you get one four day pass, which upon arrival, is exchanged for a four day festival wristband. You obviously can't remove the wristband for the festival's duration. Single day tickets will be available Saturday, February 12th, 2011 for $79.50 per day.

Lineup:

Full lineup will be announced Monday, February 7th, which is a couple weeks earlier than past years. Mark your calenders.

Foo Fighters:

It's hard to believe Dave Grohl has been involved in meaningful rock music for 20 years, fifteen being with the Foo Fighters. What is the drummer for one of the biggest bands in the world supposed to do when the lead singer perishes? Pick up a guitar, play music, and move on. It's easy to say, "I don't like the Foo Fighters, I'd rather see (fill in the blank)." One of the great things about festivals is that you have the option to see a huge draw without having to pay their showcased fees. If you are already going to be there, why not check them out?

If you have listened to any radio over the last fifteen years, you might be surprised how many Foo Fighters songs you know. I can only name four or five off the top of my head, but having seen them a couple years ago, I know I recognized nearly every song they played. They had a stimulating light show, so if nothing else, there's that. Who doesn't remember the pop cultured, "Footos," or how sexy the drummer looks dressed in drag? With the formation of Them Crooked Vultures, and the Sunny Day Real Estate reunion, it's not like the market has been saturated with recent Foo Fighter shows (their last performance was over a year ago).

If you still can't get over the Foo Fighters headlining a night, look at it this way. Yesterday we were speculating who the three headliners would be. Today, we are still speculating who the other three headliners will be. If you hate the Foo Fighters, you can catch another act on the back stage (there hasn't been an unopposed headliner the last couple years). Or you can do what you already had planned for Friday night, get drunk at the campground. You now have three options, where before you had one. It's a win win win situation.

Greetings Pearl Jam superfan. There are only a handful of bands deemed headliner worthy at any US festival, and half of them meet the "90s radio rock," quota. The Foo Fighters confirmation has absolutely nothing to do with who the other three headliners will be.

well said! I get so frustrated hearing people complain about the foo fighters! I know I'll be there for their set but if I wasn't a fan I am sure that there would be 3 other bands/djs/comedians to check out at the same time.

also pearl jam is one of the best ever live. We and everyone else would love to see them there. If you dont know how good their live shows are, thats your fault. only other better band live is Dave Matthews Band!!!!!

Honestly the best live show ever is Iron Maiden hands down, DMB not even close. Check some youtube videos if you don't believe me and we'd be so lucky if they ever came to sasquatch. Foo Fighters rock big time though people should stop complaining

Who is this guy anyway? I really have know ID yuh either. Your assuming people are going to hate on the Foos is hating by association, and you should be punished for this atrocity. Foos rock. End of story. Posting anything more makes you sound like a 'tard.

wow, that was pretty harsh on the Foo's.... So they're really famous -- you cannot deny that Dave has an amazing voice and that they are extremely talented. I have loved them for years and they're music has gotten me through some tough times. I have wanted to see them live forever! Just because they're not obscure does not mean they are not amazing. I'm stoked!

Beginning Monday 2/14/11 at 10am: FOUR DAY passes increase to $295, single day tickets to any four days will be available for $79.50 (again, all prices all inclusive). These prices run (if still available) until midnight May 26th.

Beginning Friday May 27, single day ticket price goes to $89.50 for each day (no more 4 day passes available). Again, price is all inclusive.

PS Foo Fighters are freaking awesome. I have always wanted to see them live. They are the most underrated band ever. The are amazing. Their acoustic set is also amazing to listen to.

I have 2 4-day VIP package tickets at face value (plus the service charge I paid) - $799 for 2. This is full VIP, not just VIP parking. I am not making any profit. I have invoice to prove what I paid. Let me know if you're interested. markvcr@yahoo.com

Sasquatch is a brilliant festival, I had a great time there. Saw some wicked bands and ended up meeting some really nice people and hanging out with them for most of the time. It's awesome when you meet some people for the first time and realise that you've got a load in common. It's a shame we didn't live closer to each other cos I could see us hanging out quite a lot.